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DE HB191

DE HB191
An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Professionals, Titles, And Nonhuman Entities.


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Introduced
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
01/20/2026
Passed
03/24/2026
Dead

Introduced Session

153rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Medical Professionals, Titles, And Nonhuman Entities.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 24 of the Delaware Code to prohibit nonhuman entities, such as artificial intelligence (AI) agents, from being licensed or certified to practice medicine or any form of nursing in the state, and from using professional titles associated with these fields. Specifically, it prevents AI from practicing professional nursing, advanced practice registered nursing, or practical nursing, and from using titles like "Nurse," "RN" (Registered Nurse), "LPN" (Licensed Practical Nurse), or various advanced practice nursing designations. Furthermore, it prohibits AI from practicing medicine or using titles such as "Doctor," "Dr.," "Physician," "Surgeon," "MD" (Medical Doctor), or "DO" (Doctor of Osteopathy). The bill also explicitly states that AI cannot be licensed as a physician assistant or use the title "Physician Assistant" or the abbreviation "PA."

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT (on 03/24/2026)

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